Few theaters in the region take the kind of risks HART does and this summer is no exception. The 1983 Broadway Blockbuster “La Cage Aux Folles” opens in Waynesville for a four week run through July 29.

“La Cage Aux Folles,” translated as “The Bird Cage,” won the Tony for Best Musical, then two Best Musical Revivals for a total of 23 Tony nominations, 11 Tony Awards, and a dozen Drama Desk awards.  Despite its pedigree, however, few theaters are willing to take a chance doing the show.

“La Cage” is the story of a gay couple, George and Albin, who run a nightclub in San Tropez. Albin is the star. George has a son, Jean Michelle, who has become engaged to the daughter of a hyper conservative politician. From this situation the comedy erupts as Albin first tries to pass himself off as the ...